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P460 NLK

1997 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,061 mi
Last recorded32,061 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 NLK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,061 miles

Nearside front headlamp pattern slightly defused.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,052 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside front headlamp pattern slightly defused.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,622 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 22,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear radius arm has play

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,411 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front sill/wheel arch corroded

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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P460 NLK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P460 NLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P460 NLK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P460 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P460 NLK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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